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ML56 DPF

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,152 mi
Last recorded155,152 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 155,152 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Fail 19 Jun 2025 155,152 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both side (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Pass 20 Jun 2024 137,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 137,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 116,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer and Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS+OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,281 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear cross arms bushes fraying (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear cross arms bushes fraying (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front position bulbs different colouring

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipe excessively corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,253 miles

Nearside Front side repeator lens slightly damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 87,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side repeator lens slightly damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,604 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged but operation not affected.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 76,765 miles

Nearside Front side repeator lens slightly damage

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side repeator lens slightly damage

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

both sides front tyre low on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,891 miles

Offside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 26,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,093 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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ML56 DPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML56 DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML56 DPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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